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Topology from the Differentiable Viewpoint
John Milnor
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Description for Topology from the Differentiable Viewpoint
Paperback. Provides a clear introduction to one of the important subjects in modern mathematics. Beginning with basic concepts such as diffeomorphisms and smooth manifolds, this book goes on to examine tangent spaces, oriented manifolds, and vector fields. It discusses concepts such as homotopy, the index number of a map, and the Pontryagin construction. Series: Princeton Landmarks in Mathematics & Physics. Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM; PBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 142.
This elegant book by distinguished mathematician John Milnor, provides a clear and succinct introduction to one of the most important subjects in modern mathematics. Beginning with basic concepts such as diffeomorphisms and smooth manifolds, he goes on to examine tangent spaces, oriented manifolds, and vector fields. Key concepts such as homotopy, the index number of a map, and the Pontryagin construction are discussed. The author presents proofs of Sard's theorem and the Hopf theorem.
This elegant book by distinguished mathematician John Milnor, provides a clear and succinct introduction to one of the most important subjects in modern mathematics. Beginning with basic concepts such as diffeomorphisms and smooth manifolds, he goes on to examine tangent spaces, oriented manifolds, and vector fields. Key concepts such as homotopy, the index number of a map, and the Pontryagin construction are discussed. The author presents proofs of Sard's theorem and the Hopf theorem.
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
76
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Series
Princeton Landmarks in Mathematics & Physics
Condition
New
Weight
142g
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691048338
SKU
V9780691048338
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99-50
Reviews for Topology from the Differentiable Viewpoint
"John Milnor, Winner of the 2011 Abel Prize from the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters" "John Willard Milnor, Winner of the 2011 Leroy P. Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement, American Mathematical Society"